President Connolly tells pupils the Irish language is 'a gift' during first official school visit

President Catherine Connolly meeting pupils during a visit to Gaelscoil Inse Chor in Kilmainham, Dublin. Picture: Damien Eagers/PA Wire

President Catherine Connolly has attended her first public events since her inauguration, telling children at a Dublin gaelscoil that the Irish language is “a gift.”

Ms Connolly visited Gaelscoil Inse Chór in Dublin on Wednesday morning, meeting staff and pupils and highlighting the Irish language — a cornerstone of her campaign.